by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Rice University compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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Rice University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Rice University earn a median of $83,159 a year. This is below $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rice University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $11,289 in student loans. This is below $11,904, the typical median for all majors at Rice University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. Approximately 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Rice University.
The social sciences program at Rice University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 104 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations & Security | 18 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |